Active Alerts Whispering Willows RV Park, YT

Widespread forest fire smoke has settled over the Mayo region and will remain until there is a change in the weather.

Due to smoky conditions from wildfires, individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. If you are experiencing symptoms, limit outdoor activity and/or strenuous physical activity; if breathing becomes difficult or uncomfortable, stop or reduce the activity.

Those who are more at-risk from the impacts of wildfire smoke are: children, pregnant women, elders, those with lung or heart disease and people participating in sports or strenuous work outdoors.

Limit outdoor activity and strenuous activities as much as possible.

Reduce exposure to smoky air by staying indoors with windows and doors closed and turning on an air cleaner with a HEPA filter, if you have one. Keep indoor air cleaner by avoiding smoking or burning other materials.

If heat is also an issue:
Seek out a cooler space.
If your home is not air-conditioned, be sure the house doesn't get too warm when doors and windows are closed to keep out smoke. Exposure to too much heat can also result in illness.

When driving in a vehicle, keep the windows closed and set the ventilation system to recirculate. Vehicles should not be used as a shelter, but as a means to get somewhere or to leave the area.
Drive carefully because visibility may be reduced.
Keep your headlights on and watch for other vehicles and wildlife.

If you have neighbours, friends, or relatives who live alone, check on them to make sure they are okay. For any health concern, contact your health care provider.

Visit https://yukon.ca/en/find-out-about-health-effects-smoke-exposure#wildfire-smoke for more information on how to reduce your health risk.

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Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

A period of unseasonably high temperatures will continue into the weekend.

When: Now through Sunday.

Where: Dawson, Mayo and Pelly - Carmacks regions.

Remarks: A warm airmass remains over the central Yukon today and this weekend. This brings daytime maximum temperatures of about 5 degrees Celsius above seasonal normals. There may be some brief relief in the afternoons as a chance of showers or thunderstorms exists for most days.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and seek cool places if necessary.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #YTStorm.